Stonehenge is one of the most historical, famous heritage sites in the world.

However, the fact that these stones date back to 2500BC apparently doesn't tickle everyone's fancy if Trip Advisor is anything to go by.

The monument, found just outside Somerset in Amesbury, is at the top of many tourist's lists when they come and visit the area, however the price and spectacle upon arrival has been criticised by many visitors online.

Some of the worst comments on the review site criticise how much you have to pay for just entering the heritage site, followed by what you are actually met with once you have emptied your pockets.

The stones date back to 2500BC (Image: Colin Parker)

Stonehenge does have a four star rating on Trip Advisor, however 20 per cent of people have rated it 'average', 'poor' or 'terrible'.

Trip Advisor user Ian K started his review with 'don't get me started'.

He said: "I am of the opinion that prehistoric monuments in the middle of the English countryside should be free to view by every Englishman and woman.

"I remember being in my uncle's car driving past Stonehenge in the 1960's, completely unfettered and free to wander around as we pleased.

"Imagine my dismay when arriving some 50 odd years later to find the road closed and the entire site hijacked by the National Trust. OK, they have built a car park and tacky visitor centre but it's a mile from the henge!"

He also advises people not to even bother going.

"My advice, if you want to see Stonehenge, is to look on the internet. What a lot of fuss about a few old stones!"

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If you book a family ticket online it will set you back £45 and could be more expensive if you buy the tickets on the door.

Trip Advisor user Elvis L said that the tourists taking selfies annoyed them the most.

They said: "This is not a great option for seeing the beautiful and interesting sites of England.

"It is essentially a roped off group of stones in a circle. The crowds were more focused on taking 'selfies' vs learning the history of the attraction.

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Reviewer colinvraptor said: "English Heritage are ripping the people off with the big price tag to see some old stones."

DanielSimms123 advises people not to use the shuttle bus service. He said: "You get very little for your money with a tiny museum and a wait in the rain for a bus ride up to the henge. My advice is just park and walk and don’t pay."

Reviewer Stevie G is another who is taken aback by the prices. They said: "The stones are a wonder to see don't get me wrong. But the public are being exploited with these highly unrealistic prices."

One Trip Advisor reviewer even went as far as to that English Heritage had 'vandalised' the site.

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Richard G said: "The commercialisation will make you weep. This site has been been hit by many vandals over its 5000 year history but by far the worst have been English Heritage."

English Heritage came under further criticism from other reviewers, including Nick W. He said: "The employee at the English Heritage managed ticket office tried incredibly hard to refuse our National Trust membership cards and make us buy the full price ticket.

"This included passive-aggressively interrogating my sister and I about “when did we get married” because the last names on the cards were the same."

Stonehenge is a popular venue for the summer and winter solstice, but people have complained that a normal day trip is too expensive (Image: PA)

Is this criticism justified? Whilst the price may be steep, the site is world famous and attracts thousands of visitors a year.

Have you been to Stonehenge and were unhappy with your experience? Share your story by emailing max.baker@reachplc.com.

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